Director of Accounting – Controller

Magnus Medical

Finance and Accounting leader managing end-to-end accounting functions for Magnus Medical, a SaaS company focused on mental health treatment. Leading month-end closes, audits, and financial reporting in a growing startup environment.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBurlingame • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842, 606, and 718. Proven ability to manage audits, build scalable accounting processes, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-growing environment.

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Technical Accounting ExpertiseU.S. GAAP ComplianceAudit ManagementERP Selection and ImplementationTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingInternal ControlsLease Accounting (ASC 842)Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)Stock-Based Compensation (ASC 718)Grant AccountingCollaboration AccountingCash ManagementTax ComplianceAccounting Process Design

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationDecision-MakingMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineAI ERPBill.comExpensifyCarta

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Medical TechnologyLife SciencesBiotechHealthcare

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across the general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets
Serve as the company's technical accounting resource, researching and documenting positions on areas most relevant to us, including lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and grant and collaboration accounting tied to our funded research and partnerships
Manage the annual financial statement audit end to end, own auditor relationships and PBC schedules, and coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance with our external advisors
Oversee and direct our outsourced accounting partner, holding them to a high standard on the close, reconciliations, and reporting, and owning the internal work that feeds them
Design and document internal controls, accounting policies, and repeatable procedures that fit a fast-growing company and will hold up under scrutiny
Own cash management, the weekly cash flow cycle, banking relationships, working capital, and burn and runway visibility that leadership can rely on
Prepare and deliver reporting to our lenders and manage covenant compliance and draw mechanics on our debt facility
Partner with the VP Finance & Accounting on board and investor reporting, financing readiness, and clean, consistent metrics that make the story and the numbers match
Lead the selection and implementation of a scalable ERP, rationalize the chart of accounts, tighten the close, and bring in automation and AI-enabled tools to make the function faster and more reliable
Support every team with accounting questions, and give functional leaders the numbers and framing they need to make faster, better-informed decisions
Hire, mentor, and retain a high-performing accounting team as the company grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including time in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director-level role
Industry experience in medical technology, life sciences, biotech, or healthcare
Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls, with real facility in the technical areas that matter to us (ASC 842, 606, and 718, plus grant and collaboration accounting)
A track record of managing annual audits and technical accounting matters
Demonstrated ability to build scalable accounting processes and systems in a growing company, including ERP selection or implementation experience
Hands-on systems experience
Experience with QuickBooks Online and modern AI ERP (for example DualEntry, Campfire, Rillet, etc.), Bill.com, Expensify, and Carta is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus based on company goals
equity grant